Cinnamon Roll Pancakes: A Sweet Start to Your Day
Indulge in warm cinnamon flavors with these pancakes. Swirls of cinnamon and cream cheese glaze make a delicious breakfast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle Cooking, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Flour (1 ¼ cups)
- Baking powder (2 tsp)
- Salt (½ tsp)
- Milk (1 cup)
- Oil (1 tbsp)
- Egg (1)
- Butter (1/3 cup)
- Brown sugar (¾ cup)
- Cinnamon (1 tbsp)
- Butter (4 tbsp)
- Cream cheese (2 oz)
- Powdered sugar (1 ¼ cups)
- Vanilla (1 tsp)
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Filling (The Filling Formation): In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, packed light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Bag the Filling (The Filling Transfer): Scoop the cinnamon filling into a small zip-top bag. Seal the bag and set it aside. Allow it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly, making it easier to swirl onto the pancakes.
- Prepare Pancake Batter (Homemade) (The Batter Building): In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and beaten egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk just until the batter is moistened. A few small lumps are fine. Avoid overmixing, as this can result in tough pancakes.
- Prepare Pancake Batter (Boxed Mix) (The Mix Method): If using a boxed pancake mix, prepare the batter according to the package directions.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze (The Glaze Generation): In a medium glass or microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and cream cheese. Heat in the microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth. Whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the glaze is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Heat Skillet/Griddle (The Skillet Setup): Heat a large skillet or griddle over low heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
- Pour Batter (The Batter Beginning): Pour about 1/2 cup of pancake batter onto the heated skillet or griddle.
- Add Cinnamon Filling (The Filling Feature): Snip a small corner off the zip-top bag containing the cinnamon filling. Squeeze a spiral of the filling onto the top of the pancake batter.
- Flip Pancakes (The Flip Technique): When bubbles begin to appear on the surface of the pancake and the edges start to set, carefully flip the pancake with a spatula. Cook until lightly browned on the underside, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Keep Warm (The Warmth Watch): Transfer the cooked pancake to a baking sheet and keep warm in a low oven (200°F) while you cook the remaining pancakes.
- Serve with Glaze (The Glaze Grandeur): When ready to serve, spoon the warmed cream cheese glaze generously over each pancake. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Let filling thicken before using.
- Cook over low heat for even cooking.
- Keep pancakes warm in oven until serving.